Marti Schmidt (20th/21st Century) American, Painted Textile Abstract Impressionist Portrait. Painted textile portrait of a woman done in an expressive, abstract style, surrounded by stenciled leaves. On carved wooden rail.

Size: 40 x 60 1/2 in. 

Marti Schmidt is a contemporary American painter and printmaker based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, recognized for her distinctive fusion of ancient art forms with modern impressionism. With over 40 years of experience in art, printmaking, and fabric design, she has developed a unique style characterized by layered textures, abstract shapes, and silhouettes. Her work often incorporates techniques such as intaglio etching, woodblock printing, and linocuts, combined with fine papers and paints to create rich, tactile surfaces. Schmidt's art is deeply influenced by her travels, particularly her sabbaticals in France, which inspire the exotic imagery and bold color palettes in her pieces. In 1990, she expanded her artistic endeavors to textiles, founding Islandreams Textiles, a line of limited-edition, hand-printed fabrics featured in high-end residential and hospitality projects. Her artworks are showcased in prestigious homes, galleries, and resorts worldwide, reflecting a career dedicated to blending traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics.